The average train between Canterbury and Poitiers takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Canterbury and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Poitiers station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Canterbury to Poitiers train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Poitiers train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Canterbury to Poitiers train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Poitiers is 525 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 32m.